Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Poor metabolic control in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with micro and macrovascular complications. The implementation of interstitial glucose monitoring systems has contributed to the improvement of glycemic control in recent years.Objectives: Our main objective was to analyze the results of implementing flash glucose monitoring (FGM) devices after 1 year, and see if it managed to improve glycemic control in our patients.</...

Introduction: Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy, and its incidence is increasing worldwide.Objective: Our aim is to look at the prevalence of ultrasound features and FNA findings of nodules in patients operated on for thyroid cancer in our hospital.Material and methods: Cross-sectional observational study of patients operated on for thyroid cancer at the Regional University Hospital between 2018-2021, we collec...

Objective: Recent reports have suggested that air pollution may impact thyroid function, although the evidence is still scarce and inconclusive. In this study we evaluated the association of exposure to air pollutants to thyroid function parameters in a nationwide sample representative of the adult population of Spain.Methods: The [email protected] study is a national, cross-sectional, population-based survey which was conducted in 2008-2010 using a random clust...

Introduction: Medullary thyroid cancer is a rare neoplasm, accounting for approximately 4% of all cases of thyroid cancer. Exceptionally, it can be associated with the hormonal production of ACTH or CRH, causing ectopic Cushing’s syndrome.Clinical Case: We present the case of a 43-year-old man who, as a history of interest, presented a T6-T8 vertebral body fracture 2 years ago and a right hip fracture 1 year ago. Bone densitometry is compatible with...

Introduction: Morbid obesity is a highly prevalent disease, with bariatric surgery being a fundamental pillar in its treatment.Objectives: To analyze the results of weight loss at 5 years in patients operated by gastric bypass and sleeve at the Regional University Hospital of Malaga.Methods: This is a retrospective observational study, where 104 patients with morbid obesity who underwent bariatric surgery at the Regional University...

Introduction: The clinical presentation of ectopic Cushing’s syndrome secondary to pheochromocytoma differs from the classic manifestations of these endocrinopathies separately. This cosecretion causes greater morbidity, requiring a complex preoperative preparation. We describe two clinical cases, a 46-year-old male with grade II overweight and a 65-year-old female with grade I obesity, both with a personal history of hypertension poorly controlled with 7 and 3 antihypert...